Panasonic Lumix DMC FX500 User Manual
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41VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫About the Histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. 1Dark areas, mid-tone, and bright areas are balanced out evenly, making it suitable to take a picture. 2The picture will become underexposed with more dark area. The pictures with mostly dark areas, such as night scenery, will...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Move 1 [‰].
Move 3/4 to select a mode.
You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be
selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording
mode”. (P43)
Press [MENU/SET].You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-41.png "Page 42
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash
Set the flash to match the recording.
Move 1 [‰].
Move 3/4 to select a mode.
You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be
selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording
mode”. (P43)
Press [MENU/SET].You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is
automatically...")
VQT1Q3642 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿ Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash Set the flash to match the recording. Move 1 [‰]. Move 3/4 to select a mode. You can also move 1 [‰] to select.For information about flash settings that can be selected, refer to “Available flash settings by recording mode”. (P43) Press [MENU/SET].You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish.The menu screen disappears after about 5 seconds. At this time, the selected item is automatically...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About the digital red-eye correction
When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
¢It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.
∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)
¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-42.png "Page 43
43VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫About the digital red-eye correction
When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will
automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data.
¢It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions.
∫Available flash settings by recording mode
The available flash settings depend on the recording mode.
(±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting)
¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [...")
43VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction ( [ ], [ ], [ ] ) selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in the image data. ¢It may not be able to correct the red-eye depending on the recording conditions. ∫Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. (±: Available, —: Not available, ¥: Scene mode initial setting) ¢When [‡] is selected, [ ], [...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P67)
¢3[SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P54)
¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is
set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
Refer to P51 for...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-43.png "Page 44
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
∫Shutter speed for each flash setting
¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75).
¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P67)
¢3[SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P54)
¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is
set to [MODE1] or [MODE2].
Refer to P51 for...")
VQT1Q3644 Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫Shutter speed for each flash setting ¢1 It may vary depending on the [MIN. SHTR SPEED] setting (P75). ¢2 When Intelligent ISO is set (P67) ¢3[SPORTS], [BABY1]/[BABY2] and [PET] in scene mode (P54) ¢2, 3: The shutter speed becomes a maximum of 1 second in the following cases.–When the optical image stabilizer is set to [OFF].–When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set to [MODE1] or [MODE2]. Refer to P51 for...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).
Move 4 [#].
In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, move
4 again.
Take the pictures.
∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps.
Note
We recommend using a tripod and the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-44.png "Page 45
45VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ³±´²n
Taking Close-up Pictures
This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of
flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by
rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k).
Move 4 [#].
In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, move
4 again.
Take the pictures.
∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps.
Note
We recommend using a tripod and the...")
45VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ³±´²n Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of a subject, e.g. when taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures of a subject as close as 5 cm (0.17 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom lever to fully wide position (1k). Move 4 [#]. In macro mode, [ ] is displayed. To cancel, move 4 again. Take the pictures. ∫Focus range¢ The focus range changes in steps. Note We recommend using a tripod and the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-45.png "Page 46
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer
Note
When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the
jitter caused by pressing the shutter button.
When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before
recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly
operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the...")
VQT1Q3646 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿ Taking Pictures with the Self-timer Note When using a tripod etc., setting the self-timer to 2 seconds is a convenient way to avoid the jitter caused by pressing the shutter button. When you press the shutter button once fully, the subject is automatically focused just before recording. In dark places, the self-timer indicator will blink and then may turn on brightly operating as an AF assist lamp (P76) to allow the camera to focus on the...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on
Subject
(Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
Note
If Touch AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. The
touch is invalid when it is...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-46.png "Page 47
47VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿
Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on
Subject
(Touch AF/AE)
It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel.
Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves.
Note
If Touch AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. The
touch is invalid when it is...")
47VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ñ³±´²¿ Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE) It is possible to set the focus and exposure to the subject specified on the touch panel. Focus will keep following the subject automatically even if it moves. Note If Touch AF/AE fails, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Touch the screen again.Frame showing touch possible area is displayed when you touch outside the possible area. The touch is invalid when it is...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(±: Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
If the exposure...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-47.png "Page 48
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(±: Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
If the exposure...")
VQT1Q3648 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ± Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE) Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Note Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in playback mode. If the exposure...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
(´: Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback
mode.
If the exposure...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-48.png "Page 49
49VQT1Q36
Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ´
Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed
(´: Shutter-priority AE)
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback
mode.
If the exposure...")
49VQT1Q36 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ´ Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter-priority AE) When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set to a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Note Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Slide bar can be hidden (P51).Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Confirm in playback mode. If the exposure...
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/38330/w300_Panasonic_Lumix_DMC-FX500-49.png "Page 50
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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ²
Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
∫Manual Exposure Assistance
Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in
playback mode.
Note
Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in...")
VQT1Q3650 Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] mode: ² Taking Pictures with Exposure Set Manually (²: Manual exposure) Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed. ∫Manual Exposure Assistance Manual exposure assistance is an approximation. It is recommended to record by confirming in playback mode. Note Refer to P51 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in...